Development Manager – Multifamily

The Quest Organization; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization is seeking a Developer Manager — LIHTC / Affordable Housing in Louisville. The role guides affordable housing projects from feasibility through closing, coordinating finance, regulatory steps, and stakeholder collaboration.

You will model finances, secure subsidies, manage zoning and environmental reviews, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in real estate development or project management.
• Experience with LIHTC and Affordable Housing preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel; experience with PM tools a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential affordable housing sites and assess alignment with program and funding requirements.
• Prepare and analyze pro formas, including LIHTC modeling, subsidies, and layered financing.
• Secure funding through tax credits, bonds, grants, loans, and public/private partnerships.
• Prepare LIHTC, HUD, and other housing funding applications.
• Oversee zoning, land use, and permitting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate third-party reports to support financing and closing.
• Lead financial closings and coordinate with lenders and investors.
• Collaborate with municipalities, community partners, architects, engineers, contractors, and investors throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

LIHTC experience

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory navigation

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Developer Manager — LIHTC / Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Developer is seeking a Developer Manager. The Development Manager will oversee development opportunities from early feasibility through financial closing and handoff to asset management. The role requires a mix of financial analysis, project management, regulatory navigation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with community and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate potential affordable housing sites and assess alignment with program and funding requirements.
• Prepare and analyze project pro formas, including LIHTC modeling, subsidies, and layered financing.
• Secure funding through tax credits, bonds, grants, loans, and public/private partnerships.
• Prepare and submit competitive LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing funding applications.
• Oversee zoning, land use, and permitting processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate third-party reports (environmental, engineering, market studies) to support financing and closing.
• Lead financial closings, coordinate with lenders and investors, and ensure a smooth transition to construction and asset management.
• Collaborate with municipalities, community partners, architects, engineers, contractors, and investors throughout project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 years of experience in real estate development, project management, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience with LIHTC & Affordable Housing strongly preferred
• Proficiency with financial modeling and Microsoft Excel; experience with project management tools a plus.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skilled in negotiation, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.